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Categories: Baked Goods, Christmas Cookies, Cookies, Holiday Treats
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Cookie decorating can be a nice family activity.
- Cookies:
- 1 1/2 Cups Sifted Powdered Sugar (Sift & Then Measure)
- 1 Cup Butter (Softened)
- 1 Egg
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Teaspoon Almond Extract
- 2 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
- Buttercream Frosting:
- 3 3/4 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Butter (Softened)
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 3 To 4 Tablespoons Milk
- In large-size bowl cream sugar and butter. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix well.
- In medium-size bowl combine flour, kosher salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Mold dough into a ball and place in plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator 3 hours to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and roll out to 1/4 inch on a floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters and place on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
- Place in oven 7 to 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
- To Make Frosting: In large-size bowl combine all ingredients on low with electric mixer. Beat until creamy. Add additional milk if needed to create a spreadable consistency. Color frosting as desired.
- Spread frosting on cookies. Decorate with sprinkles or other decorations if you wish.
- NOTE: The cookie dough can be frozen so you can make cookies later.
- Makes About 5 Dozen
- Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes Total Time: 68 Minutes
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